Bidspirit auction | COLLECTION OF EGYPTIAN AMETHYST AMULETS

COLLECTION OF EGYPTIAN AMETHYST AMULETS - Middle Kingdom - New Kingdom, Ca. 2055 - 1069 BC.A collection of nine amethyst amulets comprising hearts, fish, scarabs and flies made in a stylised manner with a drilled hole. For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 6060, Antiquities, lot. 30.Size: 8.1-13.5mm x 5.3-9.7mm; Weight: 7.8gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.